How can you combine token-based authentication with environment variables in Cypress to avoid hardcoding credentials?

hard📝 Application Q9 of 15

Cypress - Authentication and Sessions

AStore credentials in cypress.env.json and use cy.request with those variables

BHardcode credentials in test and ignore environment variables

CUse cy.env() to generate random tokens during tests

DStore tokens in environment variables and never request them

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand environment variables usage
Cypress supports storing sensitive data like usernames and passwords in cypress.env.json or system environment variables.
Step 2: Use environment variables in cy.request
Use Cypress.env('username') and Cypress.env('password') to pass credentials securely without hardcoding.
Final Answer:
Store credentials in cypress.env.json and use cy.request with those variables -> Option A
Quick Check:
Use env vars for credentials, not hardcoding [OK]

Quick Trick: Use Cypress.env() to keep credentials safe [OK]

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